Monthly Archives: January 2014

A New Year’s Debacle

Halfway through the 82-game schedule, I was ready to give the Rangers a reprieve. Figuring our best players couldn’t be possibly worse, it had to go up. Following two consecutive wins, they stepped up in class and visited the Penguins … Continue reading

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Devils skid off the road against Hawks

For forty minutes tonight looked like a classic game between the Devils and the defending Stanley Cup champs with momentum shifts both ways, great saves and up-and-down play.  Unfortunately the Hawks shifted into another gear in the third period, that … Continue reading

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Video: Rangers sign Anthony Duclair

Earlier today, the Rangers agreed to terms on an entry level deal with prospect Anthony Duclair. Taken in the third round 80th overall of last year’s entry draft, the 18-year old forward has starred for the Quebec Remparts of the … Continue reading

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NHL suspends Derek MacKenzie 3 games

The latest suspension victim is Blue Jackets forward Derek MacKenzie. The gritty winger boarded Coyotes defenseman Oliver Ekman-Larsson from behind during last night’s game won by Columbus 2-0. Despite no previous history, MacKenzie gets three games for injuring Ekman-Larsson with … Continue reading

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Callahan returns, Miller scratched

The Rangers visit the Penguins tonight in the fourth of a five-game road trip that concludes tomorrow in Toronto. They’ll have captain Ryan Callahan back. After missing nine games, he returns from his latest injury. Fully recovered from a left … Continue reading

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Okposo Statement Made

There are statements and then there are STATEMENTS. Judging by Kyle Okposo’s response to being left off Team USA, he sent a loud message to David Poile and Dan Bylsma. They may have made a mistake. Whether that proves to … Continue reading

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NY Puck Poll: Should The Rangers Claim Zenon Konopka?

Today’s NY Puck Poll is inspired by an interesting Twitter debate. The Wild have waived forward Zenon Konopka. The 33-year old vet is a solid faceoff guy who can drop the gloves. Outside of middleweight Derek Dorsett, the Rangers lack … Continue reading

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Waived Pyatt claimed by Pens

Taylor Pyatt was waived by the Rangers. Signed by Glen Sather in the summer of 2012, the veteran forward saw his role diminish under new coach Alain Vigneault. After registering six goals and five assists for 11 points in all … Continue reading

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Callahan, McDonagh, Stepan make Team USA, Okposo omitted

On the day of the Winter Classic won by the Maple Leafs over the Red Wings in a shootout before a record crowd at the Big House, Team USA made the official announcement of their 2014 Sochi Olympic roster. There … Continue reading

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